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Hosts Brian Kathenes and Leon Castner will entertain you with their witty and thorough knowledge of everything that you can put a price tag on. From furniture to autographs, coins to stamps, the list is endless! Plus, test your knowledge with the Value This stumper and Leon's quote of the week. Call…

Brian Kathenes & Leon Castner


    • Oct 9, 2019 LATEST EPISODE
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    Latest episodes from Value This with Brian & Leon

    Week of 10/06/19

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 9, 2019 51:01


    On this episode: Another walk in couple with some very odd and wicked looking weapons.  How did they get past our security team?  Buff must have been sleeping.  Don't you sleep.  Listen to this episode.  Then sleep.

    Week of 09/29/19

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 2, 2019 51:01


    On this episode: what about a baseball card that has Babe Ruth on one side, and Johnny Bench on the other?  Are they tricking us?  Or maybe a painting someone brings to the show of cows in a pasture?  Are horses really worth more than cows?  All this and more on Value This with Brian & Leon

    Week of 09/22/19

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 25, 2019 51:00


    On this episode: a special across the pond show with our friend Andrew from Scotland.  We will be exploring BREXIT, auto license plates, culture, and collectibles.  Don't miss it.  Be forewarned, it may take a couple of minutes before you get the accent.  Now if you could only understand Brian and Leon...    

    Week of 09/15/19

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 18, 2019 51:01


    On this episode: Brian and Leon help listeners find the value of their antiques and collectibles.  

    Week of 09/08/2019

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 11, 2019 51:00


    On this episode: NO STUMPERS…we just can’t remember due to the special guests we have-both of whom remember their trips to Woodstock on the 50th Anniversary.  We’ll share their memories the entire show and you’ll learn stuff you never knew before.  Like how did they get there?  How did they get home?  How did they survive the rain?  Was it good or bad?  What do they have to prove it?

    Week of 09/01/2019

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 4, 2019 50:59


    On this episode: we have a special guest who wandered into the studio-a first year teacher who brought a metal vase.  Is it an urn or a vase?  Worth $10 or a $10,000?  You’ll find out.  We also have a caller from the great city of Baltimore with some unique post cards from WWI.  A little bit of everything and a lot of nothing-as always. To be on a future show, call 1-877-418-2583.

    Week of 08/25/2019

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 28, 2019 51:01


    On this episode: everything you always wanted to know about balls and strikes, or maybe less, with special guest Jonathan Castner, who explains why sports memorabilia is not as easy to value as you might think.  Good tips for everyone, even those who don’t care two bits about ball games of any type. To be on a future show, call 1-877-418-2583.  

    Week of 08/18/2019

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 21, 2019 51:02


    On this episode: Brian and Leon help listeners find the value of their antiques and collectibles.  To be on a future program, call 1-877-418-2583.  

    Week of 08/11/2019

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 14, 2019 51:04


    On this episode: today is Beauty Saloon Day-not for us, but for one of our callers (she’s having her hair done).  We told her she didn’t have to do it for our show, but she wouldn’t listen.  Listen to us let our hair down (except for Leon who can’t seem to do that.  It’s always down for him.) To be on a future show, give us a call at 1-877-418-2583 and leave a message.  Our producers will get back to you within a few days.  

    Week of 08/04/2019

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 7, 2019 51:00


    On this episode: how can you tell whether a picture is a motel cast-off, a unique one of a kind masterpiece, or something in between? A walk-in guest will share his find that came with the house he bought.

    Week of 07/21/2019

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 24, 2019 51:00


    On this episode: plenty of callers including one about picture records from the 1940s (what’s a record), an old fishing reel (is it a skeleton), a fancy gold wristwatch (is the band worth more than the works), and a Ray Bolger photo (I’ll get you and your little dog).  Plus, we will have the answer to last episode's stumper and the Quote of the Week. To be on a future show, call 1-877-418-2583

    Week of 07/14/2019

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 17, 2019 50:59


    On this episode: We have a special guest (Les is more) who helps us with caller Megan about her Yankee Stadium seats.  What could they worth? Has she hit a home run?  You will have to listen to this podcast to find out.  Plus, our special guest shares some insight about sports collecting.  And, Leon remembers a special place on Places We Remember. To be on a future show, give us a call at 1-877-418-2583. 

    Week of 07/06/2019

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 10, 2019 51:00


    On this episode: Brian and Leon explore the world of antiques and collectibles by taking listener calls.  To be on a future program, call 1-877-418-2583.   

    Week of 06/30/2019

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 3, 2019 51:00


    On this episode: Brian and Leon help listeners find the value of their antiques and collectibles.  To be on a future show, call 1-877-418-2583 and leave a message.

    Week of 06/23/2019

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 26, 2019 51:01


    On this episode: Leon goes on a rant after a mail bag about a listener correcting him about the difference between porcelain and pottery.  Leon holds his ground and explains, and explains, and explains.  Is he getting “craiced?”

    Week of 06/16/2019

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 19, 2019 51:00


    On this episode: Frank has a machine that sews clothes and it’s not a Singer.  (It doesn’t even hum.)  It’s from NYC and made around 1871.  Find out what it’s called.  We also have a lady with a doll that creeped Brian out.  Her eyes followed him around the room.  Right!  Meet Mona dolly!

    Week of 06/09/2019

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 12, 2019 51:00


    On this episode: this show is out of this world!  (Isn’t it always?)  We talk about Neil Armstrong’s autograph, plastic car models from the 60s,  and an original Thomas Kinkade sketch (yes, he did original stuff).  A varied and interesting show-as always!  

    Week of 06/02/2019

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 5, 2019 51:00


    On this episode: we have a special guest who wrote a book about The Secrets of Bow Drilling-believe it or not (That's fire-starting using sticks).  We also talk about leaded glass windows saved from Windsor Castle by a then college student on trash day.  You can't make this stuff up!  Plus, we will have the answer to our previous stumper, Places We Remember, and Leon's Quote of the Week.   To be on a future program, give us a call at 1-877-418-2583. 

    Week of 05/26/2019

    Play Episode Listen Later May 29, 2019 51:01


    On this episode: pottery has always been a big US thing-particularly in Ohio.  We talk about an unusual pair of Weller garden figures.  Then we figure out if foreign paper money from WWII is worth enough to pay for anything-maybe a year’s tuition at UPENN?

    Week of 05/19/2019

    Play Episode Listen Later May 22, 2019 51:00


    On this episode: special guest star Mel Smith talks about a unique collectible-miniature art.  She’s our friend from Nags Head, VA and knows all about these unique very small pieces-which often bring very big prices.  We also have lined up the 4th and 5th grades from the Hope Elementary School who want to know if a work in their schoolroom is worth anything.  We’ll give them some tips to find out and let you listen in on the conversation. Special guest star Mel Smith talks about a unique collectible-miniature art.  She’s our friend from Nags Head, VA and knows all about these unique very small pieces-which often bring very big prices.  We also have lined up the 4th and 5th grades from the Hope Elementary School who want to know if a work in their schoolroom is worth anything.  We’ll give them some tips to find out and let you listen in on the conversation Special guest star Mel Smith talks about a unique collectible-miniature art.  She’s our friend from Nags Head, VA and knows all about these unique very small pieces-which often bring very big prices.  We also have lined up the 4th and 5th grades from the Hope Elementary School who want to know if a work in their schoolroom is worth anything.  We’ll give them some tips to find out and let you listen in on the conversation. Special guest star Mel Smith talks about a unique collectible-miniature art.  She’s our friend from Nags Head, VA and knows all about these unique very small pieces-which often bring very big prices.  We also have lined up the 4th and 5th grades from the Hope Elementary School who want to know if a work in their schoolroom is worth anything.  We’ll give them some tips to find out and let you listen in on the conversation.

    Week of 05/12/2019

    Play Episode Listen Later May 15, 2019 51:04


    On this episode: ever heard of Roller Derby?  Brian and Leon remember it well.  Not because they played it, but they watched it in “the early days.”  As they talk they get more excited and the gray cells start working.  Come to think of it, it would make quite a site to see them on roller skates.  Plus, we will have the answer to our previous stumper and Leon remembers the Brian's hometown.   To be on a future show, call 1-877-418-2583.

    Week of 05/05/2019

    Play Episode Listen Later May 8, 2019 51:02


    On this episode: Brian and Leon help listeners find the value of their antiques and collectibles.  

    Week of 04/28/19

    Play Episode Listen Later May 1, 2019 51:00


    On this episode: it’s not often we have a guest for the entire show, but Andrew Milne is probably our favorite Scottish guest and we spend the entire time talking to him about Brexit, hood mascots, and living in an area that’s thousands of years old. To be on a future episode, call 1-877-418-2583 and leave us a message.

    Week of 04/21/19

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 24, 2019 51:00


    On this episode: Good calls today including one about a signed General Lee portrait, a Catalin radio, and a collection of Lefton lighthouses. They don’t go together at all, but we make them come together in this show in our unique way. To be on a future show, call 1-877-418-2583 and leave us a message.

    Week of 04/07/2019

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 10, 2019 51:00


    On this episode: Special guest Jon Castner will amaze us with facts about football-the kind with a round ball.  He’s an expert in soccer memorabilia and you’ll learn more abut the game than you ever thought possible, and it will be fun doing it.  Lot’s of interaction, fun facts, and stories about the world’s favorite sport.   To be on a future show, call 1877-418-2583 and leave us a message.

    Week of 04/14/2019

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 10, 2019 51:00


    On this episode: a lot of callers today with everything from baseballs to swords, neither of which pose a problem to the boys (they can’t figure either one of them out).  We’ll have fun trying, so please enjoy this episode of Value This with Brian and Leon. Wanna be on a future show, give us a call at 1-877-418-2583 and leave us a message.

    Week of 03/31/2019

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 3, 2019 50:58


    On this episode: we'll discuss everything from Prince Charles, Norman Schwarzkopf, Muhammed Ali, and Michael Jackson to a caller's Nazi Field Manuel from North Africa.  You'll have to listen to see how we do it.  Amazing stuff.   To be on a future show, call 1-877-418-2583 and leave us a message.

    week of 03/24/2019

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 27, 2019 50:57


    On this episode:  we have some great calls this week on Value This.  Brian and Leon help listeners find the value of their antiques and collectibles.  To be on a future program, call 1-877-418-2583 and leave us a message.  

    Week of 03/17/2019

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 20, 2019 51:00


    On this episode: Brian and Leon test their knowledge as they help listeners find the value of their antiques and collectibles.    Wanna be part of the fun?  Come on! of course you do.  Give us a call at 1-877-418-2583 and leave a message.  You can also visit ValueThisRadio.com and our Facebook page.  

    Week of 03/10/2019

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 13, 2019 51:01


    On this episode: Brian and Leon help listeners find out how the value of their antiques and collectibles.  To be on a future program, call 1-877-418-2583.  You can also visit ValueThisRadio.com and check us out on Facebook.

    Week of 03/03/2019

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 6, 2019 51:01


    On this episode: you’ll discover what a whirligig is and your head will be turning with all our hot air.  We also talk with Jan about her “bovarian” creamer & sugar.  Maybe it’s her accent?  Plus, Leon has the answer to our previous stumper along with the world famous Quote of the Day.  We are always looking for callers.  To be on a future episode, call 1-877-418-2583 or visit ValueThisRadio.com.

    Week of 02/24/2018

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 27, 2019 51:00


    On this episode: two old guests visit us today, one talking about diamonds (man-made) and the other diamonds (baseball).  We are covering all the bases here at Value This! Plus, Leon remembers Asheville, North Carolina on Places We Remember.  And we will have the answer to last episode's stumper.   Want to be on a future episode?  Give us a call at 1-877-418-2583 and leave us a message.  

    Week of 02/17/2019

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 20, 2019 51:00


    On this episode: we have a couple of callers with WWII German memorabilia.  We’ll talk about its significance and whether it has any current monetary value.  Maybe 10 Million wartime marks?  Also, Leon remembers the great city of Baltimore, Maryland on Places We Remember.  And we will have the answer to our previous stumper.  All that and the Word of the Day on Value This with Brian & Leon. Want to be on a future show?  Call 1-877-418-2583 and leave us a message.  You can also visit Valuethisradio.com for more information.  

    Week of 02/10/2018

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 13, 2019 51:02


    On this episode: Brian and Leon help listeners find the value of their antiques and collectibles. 

    Week of 02/03/2018

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 6, 2019 51:00


    On this episode: just because you have a painting with a known artist’s signature doesn’t make it valuable-or even real.  We might disappoint a caller on his Mediterranean oil painting but we’ll learn lessons about how to check if something is indeed what it reports to be! Plus, we will have the answer to our previous stumper, along with Leon's world famous Quote of the Week.  

    Week of 01/27/2019

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 30, 2019 51:00


    On this episode: a caller has an old boat.  Should she sell it, restore it, or sink it?  A question most boat owners have asked themselves numerous times-including Brian, who is aptly able to answer her questions.  Plus, find out the answer to last episode's stumper, another edition of Places I Remember, and the Quote of the Week. 

    Week of 01/20/2018

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 23, 2019 51:01


    In this episode: our special guest this week is Kirk Perez of The Toy Chest in Hope, NJ.  He’s brought a box full of goodies to share-both old and new and we’re up for the task.  He’s even got an original Star Wars figure-IN THE ORIGINAL PACKAGING!  How cool is that?  And is that Igoo?  We’ll check it out. To be on a future episode, call 1-877-418-2583 and leave us a message.

    Week of 01/13/2019

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 16, 2019 50:59


    On this episode: can you name and sing these 6 classic tunes from the 60’s?  Brian will try-but without the banjo.  There are other lists of 6 things as well.  Maybe you can do better than us?  By the way, we also have callers.  To be on a future episode, just give us a call at 1-877-418-2583.  

    Week of 01/06/2019

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 9, 2019 51:01


    On this episode: Brian and Leon help listeners find the value of their antiques and collectibles.  To be on a future episode, call 1-877-41-VALUE.  

    Week of 12/30/2018

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 2, 2019 51:01


    On this episode: our New Year's show features a guest caller Al Ottens from the Manuscript Society who explains what this very educational group does and how you can join and benefit from their membership.  (Bran has been a board member for many years.)  Plus we have a caller with an Elvis Presley document (did he leave the room?), and Jim has a vase that might be worth a lot more than he paid for it at a yard sale.)

    Week of 12/23/2018

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 26, 2018 51:02


    On this episode: this is our special Christmas show, but we still have callers with items of interest, i.e.  a signed Mother Teresa card, a collection of Barber bottles, and a gold colored waking liberty half dollar.  All this for under your Christmas tree and much more.  Happy Holidays from the gang at Value This!  

    Week of 12/16/2018

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 19, 2018 51:02


    On this episode: our guest this week is Lenny DeGraf, an archivist at the Thomas Edison National Historic Park and Museum.  We’ll talk about Edison’s inventions, his work day, and unusual stories.  We’ll also talk to a caller about an old map of Jerusalem. To be on a future show, call Brian and Leon at 1-877-418-2583.  Leave us a message and our producers will get back to you.  You can also visit our website at ValueThisRadio.com.

    Week of 12/09/2018

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 12, 2018 51:00


    On this episode: our good friend Al from Florida shares his stories about the Beatles and tips about buying movie posters on the Internet.  All that and stuff about a $2 bill and a milk pail.  How’s that for variety?

    Week of 12/02/2018

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 5, 2018 50:58


    On this episode: John Lennon was not just a musician, but an artist.  What’s his art worth?  A caller has a print.  We’ll see how much it’s worth as we discover a little bit more about limited edition prints. To be on a future show, call 1-877-418-2583. 

    Week of 11/25/2018

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 28, 2018 50:59


    On this episode: help us pluck the owl as we determine if an Italian 14th century game is really what it sounds like.  We’ll also discuss an Iranian gold coin.  Is it legal to own it or should you send it back?  All that and more on Value This!  To be a part of the program, call 1-877-41-VALUE.   

    Week of 11/18/2018

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 21, 2018 50:59


    On this episode: Brian and Leon help listeners find the value of their antiques and collectibles.  Want to be on a future show?  Call 1-877-41-VALUE and leave us a message.  Our producers will get back to you with more details.  

    Week of 11/11/18

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 14, 2018 51:01


    On this episode: a caller has a Remington bronze signed Remington.  Can it be a fortune?  Jason has a Pepsi-Cola bottle cap that’s over 2 feet round.  Is it real?  All this and more plus our usual babbling about antiques, collectibles, and useful/useless stuff.  The word of the day is depreciation.  It’s a lot more than you thought.

    Week of 11/04/2018

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 7, 2018 51:00


    On this episode: how can you tell if you have civil war binoculars and not opera glasses?  That’s only one of the tips you’ll get today on Value This.  Plus, we will have the answer to our previous stumper and the Quote of the Week.

    Week of 10/28/2018

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 31, 2018 51:00


    On this episode: the word of the day is Belleek, a porcelain and town in Northern Ireland.  Our callers ask about a plastic still bank in the shape of a baseball with Yankee signatures-including Larry Berra and a caller from Oklahoma has a picture from someone called Crumbo.  Is that for real or is she pulling our leg?  You’ll find out today on Value This.  

    Week of 10/21/2018

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 24, 2018 51:01


    On this episode: our friend and special guest this week is Andrew Milne from Scotland.  We spend almost the entire show listening to his wit and wisdom-much greater than either Brian or Leon’s-even if it’s more difficult to understand his accent.  (Sometimes Brian and Leon’s northern New Jersey accent is also hard to understand.)  Plus, we will the answer to our previous stumper and Leon's Quote of the Week.

    Week of 10/14/2018

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 17, 2018 50:59


    On this episode: ever heard of a painting with different scenes on each side?  Laura has one and we’ll explore which one might be worth more.  We’ll also talk with a gemologist about synthetic diamonds-not fake, but man made and just as good as the ones Superman created with his own hands.

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